Job Description

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture. ​

For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving.  But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.

As a People Partner, you will be part of the Global People Team and report directly to the People Head, China, based in Shanghai.

In this role, you will act as a trusted People Partner to leaders and employees across China, providing both strategic guidance and hands-on HR support throughout the employee lifecycle. You will play a key role in executing People strategies, driving organizational effectiveness, enhancing employee experience, and ensuring alignment between business priorities and People objectives. This position requires a strong combination of business partnering capabilities, HR expertise, stakeholder management skills, and operational execution in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees across China, providing proactive guidance and practical People solutions that support business objectives and organizational effectiveness.
• Manage and facilitate the full employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, probation management, performance management, employee training and development, internal mobility, employee engagement, and offboarding.
• Partner closely with frontline managers to address employee relations matters, organizational challenges, performance concerns, and day-to-day people issues while ensuring compliance with company policies and local labor regulations.
• Drive the adoption and execution of global, regional, and local People programs, policies, and initiatives, ensuring effective communication, stakeholder alignment, and sustainable outcomes.
• Coordinate and facilitate leadership, professional, and compliance-related learning initiatives, helping build organizational capability and supporting employee growth and development.
• Gather employee feedback through various listening channels, including employee discussions and exit interviews, identify trends, and recommend actions to strengthen engagement, retention, and overall employee experience.
• Collaborate effectively with regional People teams, CoEs, Talent Acquisition, and business stakeholders to deliver consistent, high-quality People solutions.
• Leverage People data, workforce insights, and business metrics to support decision-making, identify opportunities, and develop pragmatic solutions to organizational and people-related challenges.
• Participate in People projects focused on continuous improvement, organizational effectiveness, employee experience, process optimization, and operational excellence.
• Travel within China as required to support business priorities, employee engagement activities, leadership development initiatives, and organizational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in Engineering, Science, Human Resources, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of HR generalist experience, including at least 5 years in an HR Business Partner, or equivalent role. Experience in semiconductor, high-tech, engineering, or industrial environments is preferred.
• Proven experience supporting managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle within a multinational and matrixed organization.
• Solid knowledge of China labor law, employee relations, and HR compliance practices.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, coaching, and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility and trust at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to combine business acumen, analytical thinking, and hands-on execution in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Fluent in both Mandarin Chinese and English.
• Willingness to travel domestically as business needs require.

Apply today to be part of what’s next.

We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.

To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.

ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.